Veritas T-Slot Router Bit

I love this bit, have owned for about a year now and used on several projects. At $22 Canadian I figure I have saved $60 or $70 on buying t-track for my jigs. The bit will cut a slot full depth straight off but I find it best to hog out most of the waste with a 1/4 or 5/16 bit first and then cut the slot. Tend to leave some furry bits on the top of the slot… easily cleaned up with a few strokes with some sand paper. Living way out in the country it also means I can have t-track anytime I want instead of having to wait for delivery.

I have used it to cut slots in Hardwood, Plywood and MDF, it cuts well in all three, just don’t screw things down too hard it the sheet goods or the edges will crush.

All in all this is a great and useful bit for anyone who make their own jigs or is planning to start.

Second pic show my drill press table with crossed tracks and a track routed in a strip of birch to hang accessories from.

Enjoy!

-- If someone tells you you have enough tools and don't need any more, stop talking to them, you don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

9 comments so far

Thanks for this tip Mr. Smart. I can’t find ‘T’ tracks here in Norway and I don’t want to pay a fortune in freight to get them either, but this router bit and some of the T slot nuts looks like a great solution to me.

I use a Freud bit that is identical to yours to do my T tracks. I cut a 1/4” dado with the tablesaw first.

MDF knobs cut with a hole saw in the drillpress, toilet bolts, and nuts are a cheaper alternative to your store bought ones! Note that toilet bolts come in a couple of sizes so get the ones that fit your “T Track”.

Thnx for your review. Like Andy, I have made my own “t-tracks” in some jigs. Plow a dado in the base, then laminate 1/8” or 1/4” hardboard, then plow a slot in the middle of the dado, and presto, you have a “t-track”

Looks like a great bit to own and use. I also have a very hard time finding many woodworking tools like this where I live…not enough people here for them to have stores that sell items like these. Can you please share where you bought the bit.

Yes Sarit! I have this stuff hanging all over now… end of my table saw, under the router table… so easy to do.I also used it to make the bar for my 3 in 1 marking gauge here: http://lumberjocks.com/projects/103253

-- If someone tells you you have enough tools and don't need any more, stop talking to them, you don't need that kind of negativity in your life.